24 C.F.R. § 983.257
§ 983.257 Owner termination of tenancy and eviction. (24 CFR Part 983)
Operative Text
24 CFR 982.310 of this title applies with the exception that 24 CFR 982.310(d)(1)(iii) and (iv) does not apply to the PBV program. (In the PBV program, “good cause” does not include a business or economic reason or desire to use the unit for an individual, family, or non-residential rental purpose.) In addition, the owner may terminate the tenancy in accordance with the requirements related to lease terminations for development activity on units under a HAP contract as provided in § 983.157(g)(6)(iii) and for substantial improvement to units under a HAP contract as provided in § 983.212(a)(3)(iii). 24 CFR 5.858 through 5.861 on eviction for drug and alcohol abuse and 24 CFR part 5, subpart L (Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking) apply to the PBV program.
Under § 983.257, the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program follows the general HUD rules on owner termination and eviction, but with a key restriction: a landlord's business reasons or desire to repurpose a unit do not qualify as 'good cause' to end a tenancy. Owners may, however, terminate leases when required by development activity or substantial improvement work on units under a HAP contract. Federal protections against eviction related to drug and alcohol abuse, as well as VAWA protections for survivors of domestic violence and related crimes, also apply in the PBV program.
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Operators participating in the PBV program under § 983.257 must ensure that any lease termination is grounded in permissible 'good cause,' which explicitly excludes economic motivations or plans to repurpose the unit. Compliant owners document lease-end actions tied to allowable grounds, such as development activity or substantial improvement under a HAP contract, and follow applicable federal procedures for drug-related evictions and VAWA protections. Consulting HUD program guidelines and legal counsel familiar with PBV requirements helps owners maintain compliance across these overlapping regulatory frameworks.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 983.257 means that a PBV landlord cannot end your tenancy simply for business or economic reasons or to use the unit for another purpose—those grounds are explicitly excluded from 'good cause' in this program. Tenants also benefit from federal VAWA protections and rules limiting eviction based on drug or alcohol issues. If you believe a termination notice lacks a permissible basis, options may include raising the violation as a defense in eviction proceedings, filing a complaint with your local HUD office, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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